"Hi Nick. Here’s my two cents. There’s no way to repair rotted wood. Rotted wood must be replaced. Damaged wood can be glued, fiberglassed, sistered, or replaced depending on the situation and extent of damage. After structural repairs…"
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How to Size Oar Length (Based on Paddle, Drift Boat, and Oarsman Characteristics)
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I gave this problem some thought and I think this approach makes sense.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robb Grubb Aug 9, 2014.
Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
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Hello Everyone, My name is Guy and this is my first post in this forum. I am here because I want to build a wooden drift boat and, undoubtedly, I will occasionally need advice of the pool of experts…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Guy Fredrickson Jan 4.
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Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Thank you. Lots more work ahead. : )"
David Witton replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"You have done a beautiful job with this rebuild..."
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: Sandusky copper-bronze bottom paint applied. Three coats. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft. I’m finally painting the bottom. Alternating coats of white and grey primer for a total of about six coats. Using Interlux 2000E. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: Aligning the propeller shaft strut and bearing. In this picture the strut is being bed in thickened epoxy. Not attached, just bed to provide a sound footing. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: I changed my mind. Others convinced me to forego the fiberglassed bottom. I’ll prime and paint. More later. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"The purpose of fairing the bottom isn’t for aesthetics, it’s so the fiberglass will lay flat. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: Since my last post I filled all the new wood screw hole with Smith’s Fill-It, applied a coat of Smith’s Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer, lightly sanded the bottom and washed with water, then faired the bottom with Total Boat…"
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft. Bottom planks (below the waterline) are bed in 3M 5200. Just about finished applying three coats of Smith’s Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Chris Craft: I’m bedding the bottom planks (everything below the waterline) in 3M 5200. Takes almost 3000 wood screws and about 90 tubes of sealant. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"I hope this site isn’t crashing. The homepage has some issues. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"The horns and mast are repaired. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Martinac. Rebuilding the 12-V horns. Made by Autolite. They were in rough condition, but salvageable. I ordered magnet wire to make new coils for the solenoids. And I ordered new modern resistors. "
Guy Fredrickson replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"Martinac. I finished rebuilding the Paragon HF2D transmission. I had it completely taken apart. About 100 pieces. I was able to replace all the oil seals (2), all the O-rings (3), and some bearings (3 of 4). Everything looks good. So signs of ware…"
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- At 5:24pm on January 5, 2022,
Gerard said…
Hi Guy are you out there? Would like to compare notes on the Chris Craft 283 engine you have on your Youtube channel, I have one the same in a boat I just purchased. It won't let me send you an email unless you add me to your friends list.
Thanks
Gerard
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